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Patent CA-2484960-A1 (CA)
Title: Status indicator
Inventor: BOWMAN MARC
IPC: G01R19/145
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: A status indicator indicates an operating state, including an electrical malfunction, of an electrical load that is located and controlled from locations remote from a monitoring location.
Patent CA-2485200-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DJUKIC ZIVKO
IPC: G01R33/36
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de détermination de la polarisation d'un gaz qui comprend un récipient contenant le gaz polarisé. Un circuit oscillateur comprend une bobine RMN placée à proximité du récipient. Un circuit générateur d'impulsions est configuré pour produire une impulsion électrique pouvant être transmise à la cellule optique via la bobine RMN pour exciter le gaz polarisé sensible à un processeur de commande. Un circuit de réduction Q, indépendant du circuit générateur d'impulsions, est configuré pour réduire les oscillations dans le circuit oscillateur à partir de l'impulsion électrique transmise sensible au processeur de commande. Un circuit de réception est sensible au signal électrique induit dans le circuit oscillateur en raison de l'excitation électromagnétique du gaz polarisé. Le processeur de commande est configuré pour déterminer la polarisation du gaz sur la base du signal de sortie du circuit de réception. Un circuit de polarimétrie permettant de déterminer la polarisation d'un gaz comprend une bobine RMN pouvant être configurée pour exciter un gaz polarisé et devenir sensible à un signal électromagnétique produit par le gaz polarisé excité. Le circuit de polarimétrie présente une variabilité de mesure de polarisation reproductible inférieure à 2 % lorsque la bobine RMN est exposée à une température comprise entre environ 0 ·C et environ 200 ·C. De plus, la variabilité de mesure de la polarisation circuit à circuit peut être inférieure à environ 3 %.
Patent CA-2487543-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STRATMAN TERRY J
IPC: A61G7/00
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: A patient support comprises a frame, a siderail, a linkage coupled to the siderail and coupled to the frame to guide movement of the siderail relative to the frame between a raised position and a lowered position, and a dampener. The dampener includes a coil spring, a first link coupled to the linkage and having a free end received inside the coil spring, and a second link coupled to the frame and having a free end received inside the coil spring.
Patent CA-2487638-A1 (CA)
Title: Materiau decoratif et feuille decorative
Inventor: SHIBATA TAKAYUKI
IPC: B32B27/20
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne une feuille décorative, telle que du papier décoratif, ou un matériau décoratif sur lequel est collé une telle feuille. Celle-ci permet de remédier au problème d'une apparence frêle, présente une excellente résistance au grattage et d'excellentes propriétés anti-tache et permet de créer un agencement de conception tridimensionnelle à un coût réduit. Plus précisément, l'invention concerne un matériau décoratif (10) comprenant un substrat (1) et une couche de résine régulatrice de brillant (2) superposée sur le substrat et comprenant une matière obtenue par durcissement par réticulation d'une composition de résine durcissable par rayonnement ionisant renfermant une silice givrée ayant été soumise à un traitement de surface au moyen d'une cire de type acide gras, tel que l'acide stéarique. Même si la couche de résine régulatrice de brillant peut être d'épaisseur uniforme, la formation partielle à motif de celle-ci permet de présenter une conception à surface non égale. Ladite couche est formée par héliogravure ou couchage par gravure d'une composition de résine durcissable par rayonnement ionisant notamment dans une forme exempte de solvant, au moyen d'une racle et d'une plaque d'héliogravure.
Patent CA-2488725-A1 (CA)
Title: Cellules deficientes de proteine liee a l'agouti, animaux transgeniques non humains et procedes de selection de composes regulant le metabolisme energetique
Inventor: QIAN SU
IPC: C12N5/06
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne des cellules et des animaux transg~niques non humains modifi~s de mani­re ~ Útre d~ficients en g­ne codant la prot~ine li~e ~ l'agouti (AgRP). Les animaux transg~niques d~ficients en AgRP pr~sentent un quotient respiratoire journalier (RQ) r~duit, indiquant que l'AgRP est impliqu~ dans la r~gulation du m~tabolisme ~nerg~tique, r~sultant en une utilisation r~duite de graisse comme source d'~nergie. Ces animaux transg~niques d~ficients en AgRP peuvent Útre utilis~s en vue de s~lectionner et tester des modulateurs potentiels de l'AgRP. Ces donn~es sont utilis~es dans des proc~d~s de criblage de modulateurs d'AgRP qui r~gulent le m~tabolisme ~nerg~tique et l'utilisation calorique. Cette invention concerne ~galement une souris double knockout NPY/AgRP pouvant Útre utilis~e en vue de s~lectionner et de tester des modulateurs potentiels (par ex. des agonistes ou des antagonistes) d'AgRP et/ou NPY.
Patent CA-2488853-A1 (CA)
Title: Process and materials for production of glucosamine and n-acetylglucosamine
Inventor: SEVERSON DAVE
IPC: C12N1/21
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: A biosynthetic method for producing glucosamine and N-acetylglucosamine is disclosed. Such a method includes the fermentation of a genetically modified microorganism to produce glucosamine and/or N-acetylglucosamine. Also disclosed are genetically modified microorganisms that are useful for producing glucosamine and N-acetylglucosamine. In addition, methods of recovering N-acetylglucosamine that has been produced by a fermentation process, including methods that result in N-acetylglucosamine of high purity , are described. Also disclosed is a method to produce glucosamine from N- acetylglucosamine.
Patent CA-2488893-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AAMODT JAMES A
IPC: A61L2/18
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un produit de papier pour la stérilisation d'une surface, qui renferme au moins une feuille ou bille de papier contenant un ou plusieurs matériaux chimiques secs, un ou plusieurs matériaux chimiques secs déliquescents, ou bien des mélanges correspondants. Les matériaux chimiques secs sont soit des matériaux chimiques antimicrobiens ou biocides inactifs, soit des matériaux capables de réagir avec un autre matériau chimique pour donner un ou plusieurs matériaux chimiques antimicrobiens ou biocides actifs. Lorsque ce produit est placé dans une atmosphère qui renferme de la vapeur d'eau, le ou les matériaux déliquescents attirent l'eau et se dissolvent, hydratant et activant le ou les matériaux chimiques antimicrobiens ou biocides inactifs, ou bien donnant un milieu dans lequel les matériaux chimiques réagissent pour donner un ou plusieurs matériaux chimiques antimicrobiens ou biocides actifs.
Patent CA-2492823-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LECHNER FRANZISKA
IPC: A61K39/385
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: The invention relates to the finding that stimulation of antigen presenting cell (APC) activation using substances such as anti-CD40 antibodies or DNA oligomers rich in non-methylated C and G (CpGs) can dramatically enhance the specific T cell response obtained after vaccination with recombinant virus like particles (VLPs) coupled, fused or otherwise attached to antigens. Whil e vaccination with recombinant VLPs fused to a cytotoxic T cell (CTL) epitope of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus induced low levels cytolytic activity onl y and did not induce efficient anti-viral protection, VLPs injected together with anti-CD40 antibodies or CpGs induced strong CTL activity and full anti- viral protection. Thus, stimulation of APC-activation through antigen presenting cell activators such as anti- CD40 antibodies or CpGs can exhibit a potent adjuvant effect for vaccination with VLPs coupled, fused or attached otherwise to antigens.
Patent CA-2493380-A1 (CA)
Title: A subterranean drainage pattern and a method for drilling ramped wellbores
Inventor: ZUPANICK JOSEPH A
IPC: E21B43/30
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a subterranean drainage pattern for accessing a subterranean zone includes a main well bore extending from a surface well bore, located at a first end of the area, to a second end of the area. A first plurality of lateral well bores extend in spaced apart relation to each other from the main well bore to the periphery of the area on a first side portion of the main well bore. A second plurality of lateral well bores extend in spaced apart relation to each other from the main well bore to a periphery of the area on a second, opposite side portion of the main well bore. A first plurality of ramping well bores extend in spaced apart relation to each other from the main well bore toward a boundary of the subterranean zone.
Patent CA-2493766-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for monitoring and enabling use of a medical instrument
Inventor: THOMPSON TODD A
IPC: A61N7/00
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: Systems and methods monitor and enable the use of a medical instrument that is configured to be operated in a prescribed manner. The systems and methods employ a use register (72) carried by the medical instrument (40), which comprises a memory field (74, 76) for recording a start date and time at an instance of first operation of the medical instrument. The systems and methods also employ a use monitoring controller (26), which is coupled to the use register. The use monitoring controller includes a start validation function that compares the start date and time to a present real date and time and provides a start validation output based upon the comparison.
Patent CA-2494571-A1 (CA)
Title: Oligonucleotides containing molecular rods
Inventor: TABITI KARIM
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: The invention is directed to an oligonucleotide comprising a molecular rod, wherein preferentially the molecular rod covalently connects the 3' end of a first nucleotide residue with the 5' end of a second nucleotide residue. Such oligonucleotides are highly advantageous for Real time PCR melting curve analysis.
Patent CA-2496876-A1 (CA)
Title: Estimating the location of inexpensive wireless terminals by using signal strength measurements
Inventor: MALLOWS COLLIN L
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: A system is disclosed that enables the estimation of the location of a wireless terminal in a wireless network. The illustrative embodiment works without requiring modifications to be made to the wireless terminal. Furthermore, the hardware of some embodiments of the present invention can be inexpensively deployed indoors.  Some embodiments of the present invention are, therefore, ideally suited for use with legacy indoor systems. The system of the illustrative embodiment of the present invention, in some embodiments, uses an offline process and an online process for location estimation. The described system, however, can be used with other techniques for location estimation.
Patent CA-2498164-A1 (CA)
Title: Functional correction of the -786c/t- variance of the human enos-gene
Inventor: HECKER MARKUS
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: The invention relates to decoy oligonucleotides having the nucleic acid sequence according to SEQ ID Nos. 1 to 34 and to their use as medicaments. The invention also relates to a method for diagnosing the -786C/T variance in the eNOS gene.
Patent CA-2500106-A1 (CA)
Title: Moistening arrangement of multiple-nip calender
Inventor: PULLINEN HANNU
IPC: D21G7/00
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a moistening arrangement of a multiple-nip calender (1), by means of which a fibre web (W) to be calendered in a multiple-nip calender is moistened, the multiple-nip calender comprising a set of rolls ( 2) with roll nips (N) between the rolls, at least one of the rolls being a reversing nip and the moistening arrangement including a roll means (3) for moistening the fibre web. The roll means is located in a pocket (7) adjacent to the line (L) of the aligned set of rolls, the pocket being formed by a space defined by the fibre web (W), one idle roll (5) in the set of rolls an d said roll means (3), the fibre web contacting said roll in the set of rolls at two locations, in roll nips located on opposite sides of the roll mantle whe n viewed from the longitudinal axis of the roll, and circulating around the ro ll means (3). The fibre web (W) contacts said roll in the set of rolls preferab ly in the roll nip immediately preceding the reversing nip (N;N3). The roll mea ns (3) comprises a damping unit (33) and rolls (32) guiding the fibre web (W) relative to the damping unit.
Patent CA-2501624-A1 (CA)
Title: Cloning and expression of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (gnrh) receptors
Inventor: NUCCI NATHANIEL V
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: An isolated and purified GnRH protein receptor protein including an amino acid sequence selected from the group and an isolated and purified DNA which comprises a nucleotide sequence coding for the GnRH protein receptor protein. Also, a vector comprising the DNA of the GnRH protein receptor protein, a transformant carrying the vector comprising the DNA of the GnRH protein receptor protein, a process for producing a GnRH protein receptor protein or a salt thereof including culturing the transformant carrying the vector comprising the DNA of the GnRH protein receptor protein under sufficient conditions and for appropriate time to express the GnRH protein receptor protein, and a method of screening for a ligand to the GnRH protein receptor protein including contacting the GnRH protein receptor protein or a salt thereof with a sample to be tested. A screening method for a compound capable of inhibiting binding of the GnRH protein receptor protein with a ligand. Also, a kit for screening a compound capable of inhibiting binding of the GnRH protein receptor protein with a ligand including the GnRH protein receptor protein or a salt.
Patent CA-2504768-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MICHAUD STEPHANIE DENISE
IPC: A61K38/12
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne des agents et des procédés de modulation permettant d'améliorer ou d'inhiber des fonctions régulées par des cadhérines classiques. Ces agents de modulation comprennent au moins une séquence de reconnaissance d'adhésion de cellules contenant tryptophane d'une molécule de cadhérine classique, un analogue conservatif ou un peptidomimétique de cette séquence, ou un anticorps ou un fragment d'anticorps de cette séquence qui se lie spécifiquement à cette séquence de reconnaissance d'adhésion de cellules. Des agents de modulation peuvent comprendre en plus une ou plusieurs séquences de reconnaissance d'adhésion de cellules reconnues par les cadhérines et/ou par d'autres molécules d'adhésion. Ces agents de modulation peuvent, éventuellement, être liés à un agent de ciblage, à une substance pharmaceutiquement active et/ou à une matière de support.
Patent CA-2506505-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRIGERIO LORENZO
IPC: C07K16/00
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: The application discloses a method of making an antibody molecule, the antibody containing an immunoglobulin heavy chain comprising a .alpha.3 domain or a mu domain, the method comprising: (a)Providing a nucleotide sequence encoding the immunoglobulin heavy chain; (b)Modifying the nucleotide sequence in the region of the nucleotide sequence encoding the C-terminus 18 amino acids of the completed heavy chain to remove, or reduce the effectiveness of, one or more vacuolar targeting signal sequences to form a modified nucleotide sequence; (c)Inserting the modified nucleotide sequence into a host cell; and (d)Causing the host cell to express the modified nucleotide sequence to form the modified antibody heavy chain and secrete the modified antibody heavy chain from the host cell. This improves the secretion of the antibody from, for example, plant cells. Methods of adding J-chain binding activity to antibodies are also provided. The modified antibodies and their use is also disclosed.
Patent CA-2509530-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WILLIAMSON STEVEN L
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: This invention is directed to a fiber attachment including a hot pad (16) and solder glass (18) that attaches an optical fiber (12) to the hot pad (16). The attached is formed by positioning the optical fiber (12) over the hot pad (16) and aligning the optical fiber (12). The optical fiber (12) is then raised and solder glass (18) preforms are positioned on the hot pad (16). Heat is applied to the glass preforms such that they melt. Once the preforms are melted, the optical fiber (12) is lowered into the molten solder glass (18). The current is then removed and the solder glass solidifies as it cools to form an attachment between the optical fiber (12) and the hot pad (16).
Patent CA-2511288-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SELOVER MICHAEL D
IPC: G07B15/00
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: An improved coin box assembly is provided for a coin operated laundry appliance. The assembly includes a mounting bracket mounted in the cabinet of the appliance, a vault mounted within the mounting bracket, and a coin box mounted within the vault.  The mounting bracket and vault provide double-wall protection for the coin box so as to inhibit prying. The assembly further includes external and internal plates sandwiching the front wall of the coin box to prevent cutting of the front wall of the coin box. A  freely-spinning washer is mounted between the front plate and the front wall of the coin box to preclude a hole saw from cutting out the lock cylinder of the coin box.
Patent CA-2511343-A1 (CA)
Title: Right angle bracket
Inventor: SIRKIN HOWARD
IPC: F16M13/00
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: A bracket for securing an elongated support member elevated against a wall or adjacent a ceiling for attachment of a window or wall covering, is described. The bracket comprises a single flat metal piece bent to form a top horizontal flange and an integrally formed vertical flange. Holes are provided in at least one of the flanges to receive fasteners therethrough for securement of the bracket. The top horizontal flange has an elongated flat stem punched therefrom and bent out of an inner surface thereof to extend downwardly at an angle about 90° thereto and spaced forwardly of the vertical flange. A plurality of thread indentations are formed in opposed side edges of the stem whereby to receive and retain a threaded nut about the stem.
Patent CA-2511880-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HAYES ALAN E
IPC: H01M8/0612
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A fuel processor includes: a hydrogen-producing region adapted to receive a feed stream and produce a mixed gas stream containing hydrogen gas and other gases therefrom; at least one separation region adapted to receive at least a portion of the mixed gas stream and produce a hydrogen-rich stream containing at least substantially pure hydrogen gas and at least one byproduct stream containing at least a substantial portion of the other gases; and a diffusion burner assembly adapted to produce a heated exhaust stream for heating at least the hydrogen-producing region. The burner assembly is adapted to receive an air stream and a combustible fuel stream, and includes a diffusion region adapted to mix the fuel stream and the air stream to form an oxygenated combustible fuel stream, a combustion region adapted to receive the oxygenated combustible fuel stream, and at least one ignition region adapted to initiate combustion thereof.
Patent CA-2512100-A1 (CA)
Title: All-purpose dispenser
Inventor: STRAVITZ DAVID M
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: Dispenser including a cartridge module and a powder or liquid dispensing agent arranged in the cartridge module. Dispensing occurs when the dispenser is jarred which causes the dispensing agent to pass through one or more dispenser openings in a lower wall of the cartridge module. For example, when the dispenser is mounted to an inner surface of a pivotable lid of a waste disposal can, closure of the lid against a base of the can causes a jarring impact on the lid which results in an amount of the dispensing agent falling through the dispensing opening(s). The lid can also be manually tapped when closed to jar the dispenser.
Patent CA-2512581-A1 (CA)
Title: Electrical connector having connector position assurance member
Inventor: BROWN CECIL
IPC: H01R13/641
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: An electrical connector (10) including a housing (12) having a deflectable cantilevered mating connector latch arm (30) and a connector position assurance (CPA) member (16) movably mounted to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The CPA member comprising a top section (54) and two downwardly extending rails (58). Each rail has a bottom end adapted to contact a shorting clip of a mating electrical connector and move the shorting clip off of connection with contacts of the mating electrical connector.
Patent CA-2512667-A1 (CA)
Title: Human hepatocyte-like cells and uses thereof
Inventor: TERATANI TAKUMI
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: The present invention provides modified methods of producing human hepatocyte-like cells which exhibit phenotypes more similar to those of human hepatocytes. The present invention also provides the human hepatocyte-like cells and uses thereof. The methods of the present invention comprises a prolonged incubation period and addition of dexamethasone to the culture medium. The methods of the inventors produce human hepatocyte-like cells whose morphology is more similar to that of human hepatocytes, compared with the conventional system. The cells produced have both morphological and functional features of primary culture cells from normal human liver, including cytochrome P450 (CYP), multi-drug resistance-associated protein (MRP), and multi-drug protein (MDR). The use of human hepatocyte-like cells of the present invention enables, without using any animal model, assessment of metabolism and hepatotoxicity of test compounds, which are drug candidates, and screening for therapeutic agents for hepatic diseases, inhibitors to hepatitis virus infection, and therapeutic agents for viral hepatitis.
Patent CA-2513984-A1 (CA)
Title: Photosensitive control with dynamic calibration
Inventor: CORNETT ROGER DENNIS
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A method and circuit arrangement dynamically calibrate a photosensitive control for a light source that includes a voltage divider circuit, coupled to a resistive light detector and configured to output to a comparison circuit a variable voltage signal that varies with the resistance of the resistive light detector. To calibrate the photosensitive control, a variable impedance circuit in the voltage divider circuit is adjusted to null out any changes in voltage caused by feedback from the controlled light source. The amount of correction is proportional to the amount of light feedback. Based on the amount of correction needed, a new reference voltage is selected that will accurately detect the next dusk to dawn transition while the light feedback is present.
Patent CA-2514011-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for management of resources in emergency situations
Inventor: EPPERSON KRAETTLI L
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: Provided is a method for designing, managing and executing emergency response plans. Specific plan and resources are defined and defined plan is executed either automatically or manually according to pre-determined or ~ real-time~  parameter definitions. An executed plan notifies, by various user-defined means, actively or pre-defined parties in a near simultaneous fashion of security communications, notifications, directives and/or information. One embodiment of the system includes a component that require a notified party to acknowledge a particular notification event by responding with a personal identification number (PIN) or calling a specified telephone number entering the PIN. The system enables parties to be organized into groups based upon member profiles. Individual parties can be assigned to subgroups, enabling specifically designed communications to go to the parties of any particular subgroup. Alternative means of contact can be prioritized and utilized either simultaneously or sequentially until contact with a particular party is achieved.